Infection Preventionist

1 month ago

St Marys, United States Southeast Georgia Health System Full time
Employment Type:Full-time
Position Type: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Schedule: Monday - Friday; Weekends as needed
Campus: Senior Care Center - St. Marys
Department: Senior Care Center - St. Marys
Sub: Administration PCS 6010

Interested in working for the Golden Isles' healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

As an Infection Preventionist in Resident Care, you will be responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP). You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, other team members, and medical staff by striving for excellence in service and quality. For our team members, this is more than a career - it's a calling.

You will be responsible for:
  • Work with clinicians and administrators to improve resident and systems-level outcomes and reduce HAIs and related adverse events.
  • Monitor compliance with mandates of accrediting and regulatory agencies related to practices associated with the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
  • Monitor and benchmark healthcare acquired infection rates to implement quality improvement activities designed to improve resident outcomes. Utilizes accurate methodology in the selection, risk adjustment and analysis of indicators.
  • Promote awareness of the Health System's compliance with all legal and accreditation standards and other guidelines and recommendations that pertain to the appropriate practice of infection control. Collaborates and provides liaison with local and state health departments for reporting of communicable diseases and other related conditions and assists with control of infectious diseases in the community.
  • Work collaboratively with the Team Member Health program to reduce the incidence of communicability of infections between residents, staff and other healthcare workers.
  • Intervene directly to prevent transmission of infection by the identification and implementation of control measures during outbreaks or clusters of infectious diseases.
  • Provide educational programs in infection prevention and control to healthcare workers. Participates in hospital orientation.
  • In collaboration with the DON and other department leaders, monitor cleaning, disinfection and sanitation processes.

What you will need:
  • Current RN degree with BSN preferred, or a Masters in Public Health (MPH), or a certification as an Infection Preventionist.
  • 3-5 years LTC healthcare experience preferred
  • Previous infection control experience preferred
  • Completion of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC'S) "Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course". Certification as Infection Control Practitioner (CIC) required within 12 months of hire or transfer - 24 months if no prior infection prevention experience. RN licensed to practice in the state of Georgia preferred.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs . Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for select positions.
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health,and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families

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